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Legislation in the two states requires physicians who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at an adequately equipped hospital within 30 miles of the place where the abortion is performed. Supporters say the measures are aimed at protecting women's health and preventing abortions.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, a Republican, signed into law the new restrictions on Wednesday, and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, also a Republican, will sign a similar bill this week, representatives for the two said on Wednesday.

Abortion rights groups maintain that the privileges provision is unnecessary because abortion complications are rare and tend to be similar to those of a miscarriage, which are often treated by emergency room physicians.

Admitting privileges generally allow a doctor who is approved by a hospital to admit a patient for treatment at that hospital.

Melissa Flournoy, Louisiana director for Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, has predicted that at least three of the state's five clinics could close once the abortion bill becomes law.

"It's clear the intent of this legislation is to shut down health centers, which would have devastating consequences for women across Louisiana," Flournoy said in a statement.

Jindal is also expected to soon sign another bill that would prohibit providers of elective abortions and their affiliates from "providing any materials or media regarding human sexuality or family planning" to schools that receive state funding.

Planned Parenthood's Flournoy said the measure could keep comprehensive sex education out of reach for young people, who most need to understand how to avoid unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.